Labradorite Heart - 1 inch

The Labradorite Heart is a dark grey to charcoal stone that stays quiet until it catches the light, at which point a band of blue, green, or gold flashes across the surface and then vanishes as the angle changes. That flash sits at a specific depth inside the stone rather than across the whole face, so each piece has its own sweet spot. The Heart is small and smoothly polished, closing easily inside a fist. Flash colour, coverage, and base tone differ considerably from piece to piece, and some pieces show far more than others.

Labradorite is traditionally associated with intuition and spiritual awareness, and holds a long-standing reputation as a stone of the threshold, connected to what is not yet visible. A secondary association with transformation and growth reinforces that reading, and Labradorite is commonly kept close through periods of change rather than settled stretches. The Heart form suits a stone that rewards being picked up and turned, which is the only way the flash properly shows.

Key Properties
Primary Focus: Intuition & Spiritual Awareness
Secondary Focus: Transformation & Growth
Chakra Association: Third Eye, Crown
Zodiac Sign: Leo, Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon, Snake
Ruling Planet: Uranus
Elements: Water, Air
Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5
Stone Family: Tectosilicate
Material: Labradorite
Form: Heart
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 26-30 mm (1-1.1 inches)
Approximate Weight: 10-14 g
Listing: Sold by Single Unit

Geological Information
Labradorite is a plagioclase feldspar, triclinic in system, with a Mohs hardness of 6 to 6.5. The iridescence it is known for, properly called labradorescence, is caused by light interference between thin lamellar layers within the feldspar structure rather than by any surface coating or inclusion, which is why the flash appears and disappears with viewing angle. The base body colour is grey to dark grey, with the interference producing blues, greens, and golds most commonly, and reds and violets rarely. The material is natural and requires no treatment. Rainbow Moonstone is a trade name for white-based labradorite and is not a moonstone at all, a distinction widely muddled in the retail market. The stone was first described by Europeans in Labrador, Canada in 1770, though the Inuit had known and used it for centuries before that, and Inuit tradition holds that the Northern Lights were once trapped in the coastal rocks until a warrior struck them free, leaving some light behind in the stone. Sources include Canada, Madagascar, Finland, Russia, and Mexico.

AuturaSol Standard
Each natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.